Week of April 21st

1. Complement
    to go perfectly with
    verb
    (kom'ple-ment)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: accompaniment, completion
    Antonym: base, core
    "Girl Talk & Freeway Complement Each Other's Styles on 'Broken Ankles' EP" - http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2014/04/girl-talk-freeway-broken-ankles-ep-review/
         Complementary colors make primary colors "pop"; they complement the primary colors by making them stand out.  - http://willkempartschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/colourwheel01.gif

2. Discreet
    cautious
    adjective
    (di-skret)
    1325-75; Middle English
    Synonyms: careful, considerate
    Antonyms: careless, heedless
    "Ford Transit Skyliner Concept does discreet luxury in NYC" - http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/17/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-new-york-2014/
     Typically, hearing aids are discreet, hidden from view, so the wearer can go about their lives as usual.  - http://hearing.siemens.com/Resources/Images/_Global/products/Pure/Pure-micon/Pure%20micon%20-%20hearing%20aid%20and%20mans%20head%20-%20276px.jpg?__blob=normal

3. Fastidious
    very particular
    adjective
    (fas-tid'e-es)
    1375- 1425; Late Middle English
    Synonyms: choosy, discriminating
    Antonyms: uncritical, indifferent
    "But then let's presume that you are far too fasidious to have a fast-food sandwich for breakfast." - http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140420162809-23027997-getting-granular-about-salt
     Jim is fastidious when it comes to his lawn; every blade of grass must be the same length.  - http://vipdictionary.com/img/fastidious.jpg

4. Flout
    to mock and defy
    verb
    (flout)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: defy, disregard
    Antonyms: approve, commend
    "Wanaka stores flout Easter trading laws" - http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/9965316/Wanaka-stores-flout-Easter-trading-laws
      This student is flouting and being disrespectful behind his professor's back.  He is mocking behavior is sure to get him in trouble.  - http://www.hanselman.com/blog/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/MoqLinqandLambdasappliedtoMockObjects_319/iStock_000004250790XSmall_3.jpg

5. Heinous
    wicked
    adjective
    (ha'nes)
    1325-75; Middle English
    Synonyms: abhorrent, abominable
    Antonyms: delightful, friendly
    "'Shock and outrage' at heinous attack on Jewish centers in Kansas." - http://ejpress.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48658
     This heinous, wicked clown mask is sure to get some screams on Halloween.  - http://www.hauntedfog.com/images/Don%20Post/Heinous%20%20lg.jpg

6. Implement
    to put into effect
    verb
    (im'ple-ment')
    1425-75; late Middle English
    Synonyms: achieve, carry out
    Antonyms: fail, forget
    "US Secretary of State urges Russia to help implement Ukraine." -http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/21/us-ukraine-crisis-agreement-idUSBREA3K0WR20140421
     These works are implementing gears to build a well-oiled working machine! - http://info.column5.com/Portals/127273/images/108783161-(1)-resized-600.jpg
 
7. Impromptu
    not rehearsed
    adjective
    (im-promp'too')
    1660-70; French
    Synonyms: unscripted, spontaneous
    Antonyms: deliberate, planned
   "Impromptu Players to present new performance in May" -  http://www.beauregarddailynews.net/article/20140420/NEWS/140419556
      Greg refused to sing karaoke because the only song he knew was an impromptu version of "SexyBack". - http://www.writingvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Impromptu.jpg

8. Inference
    a conclusion
    noun
    (in'too-ish'en)
    1585-95; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: assumption, conjecture
    Antonyms: fact, proof
    "CAFC Affirms Adverse Inference Instruction Due to Spoliation." - http://patentlyo.com/hricik/2014/04/inference-instruction-spoliation.html
     Detective have to make inferences and draw conclusions to close a case.  - http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/114042005.png

9. Intuition
    instinct
    noun
    (in'too-ish'en)
    1400-50; late Middle English
    Synonyms: hunch, instinct
    Antonyms: knowledge, reason
    "Homeowner's Intuition Help OKC Police Catch Burglar Red-Handed." - http://www.news9.com/story/25279478/homeowners-intuition-help-okc-police-catch-burglar-red-handed
     Jane has a motherly intuition; she can always tell when little Timmy is in trouble or needs help. - http://media.commercialappeal.com/media/img/photos/2009/03/06/mothersintuition_t300.jpeg

10. Obtrusive
    overly obvious
    adjective
    (ob-troo'siv)
    1660-70; Latin
    Synonyms: noticeable, bulging
    Antonyms: modest, shy
    "The wind turbines are visual pollution that will create a new obtrusive skyline for everybody that enjoys Indian Lake." - http://www.examiner.org/news/35920-wind-developers-address-issues-as-local-residents-ask-for-new-hearing
     Janet wears fake eyelashes, hoping to make her eyes pop, and it certainly makes them obtrusive at first sight.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSHasx_QioDl1U40Wg5dbh6kpt-_UmW0jG3LdqJ6XEOvX9x70PYS00LWH012Wfcz6oLrSXs9Sau-BTkBX-m4RGSSy0doJ46nMKKFunkPArnYTQ1go2tKCV4uDJPKRmQ8GhmXbOpwoIcc/s1600/DSC_0655.JPG

Week of April 7th, 2014

1. Disparity
    a gap
    noun
    (di-spar'e-ty)
    1545-55; Middle French
    Synonyms: divergence, variations
    Antonyms: harmony, similarity
    "Claims of Racial Disparity Are Misleading." - http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/04/06/what-it-means-if-the-death-penalty-is-dying/claims-of-racial-disparity-in-the-death-penalty-are-misleading
        As represented in the picture, there is a large disparity in body composition and weight in modern society due to our diets and exercise. -
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2011-02/18/content_12041039.htm

2. Forestall
    to keep from happening
    verb
    (for-stol')
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: avert, prevent
    Antonyms: assist, allow
    "Saudi dynasty moves to forestall succession crisis." - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/30/us-saudi-succession-idUSBREA2T0DJ20140330
     To forestall waking up late, be sure to set your alarm clock at least thirty minutes ahead, on the loudest setting, and if possible, multiple alarms.  - http://www.forumshawaii.com/community/threads/describe-your-day-in-pictures.58557/

3. Insidious
    subtly harmful
    adjective
    (in-sid'e-es)
    1535-45; Latin
    Synonyms: dangerous, sly
    Antonyms: fair, honest
    "Thomas: Tea party lies about Obamacare are an insidious plan." - http://trib.com/news/opinion/thomas-tea-party-lies-about-obamacare-are-an-insidious-plan/article_ab6337ca-4244-55eb-9bcb-b3586b584ae8.html
     In the early 1900's, smoking was insidious.  Many people smoked, and no one knew, really, how deadly it could be.  It was just an escape, a subtle killer.  -  http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/KRAKYTA/

4. Insinuate
    to hint
    verb
    (in-sin'yoo-at')
    1520-30; Latin
    Synonyms: allude, imply
    Antonyms: conceal, hide
    "It's often used to insinuate the person is not his or her right mind." - http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140404/NEWS/140409918/1001/NEWS?Title=OUR-VIEW-Animals-are-losers-again
     It is insinuated that this cat is thirsty because it is searching for liquid in cups and what not.  - http://benandbirdy.blogspot.com/2009/11/cranberry-sauce-oh-happy-thanksgiving.html

5. Interrogate
    to ask questions
    verb
    (in-ter'e-gat')
    1475-85; Latin
    Synonyms: examine, grill
    Antonyms: answer, reply
    "CIA misled on interrogation program, Senate report says." -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/cia-misled-on-interrogation-program-senate-report-says/2014/03/31/eb75a82a-b8dd-11e3-96ae-f2c36d2b1245_story.html
     Johnny has been accused of stealing supplies from his office, so his boss is interrogating him to find the truth.  -  http://www.jgrell.com/project2/interview_index.html

6. Obsequious
    overly eager to please
    adjective
    (ob-se'kwe-es)
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: abject, beggarly
    Antonyms: assertive, arrogant
    "John Newcombe's station is famous for its over-the-top friendly (if not downright obsequious) service with a smile." - http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Meet+wash+owner+Adams+accused+being+rude/9697693/story.html
     Morton is being obsequious towards his boss, flattering him and such, just to get a promotion at work. - http://www.jantoo.com/cartoons/keywords/obsequious

7. Omnipotent
    all-powerful
    adjective
    (om-nip'e-tent)
    1275-1325; Middle English
    Synonyms: divine, almighty
    Antonyms: impotent, weak
    "Ukraine shows that Western politicians are no longer omnipotent." - http://www.leftfootforward.org/2014/04/ukraine-shows-that-western-politicians-are-no-longer-omnipotent/
     In Christianity, we worship a single omnipotent God. - http://www.futilitycloset.com/2010/03/11/power-failure/

8. Opportune
    appropriate
    adjective
    (op'er-toon')
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: convenient, timely
    Antonyms: unlucky, unfortunate
    "Incoming chief Andrew Thorburn will steer NAB at an opportune time." - http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/incoming-chief-andrew-thorburn-will-steer-nab-at-an-opportune-time-analysts-say/story-fni0dcne-1226873278725
 This picture was taken at the opportune moment to catch the last moments of this poor fish's life before he was tragically murdered by a bear.  - http://keithwebb.com/spot-opportune-moments-act/

9. Permeate
    to penetrate
    verb
    (pur'me-at')
    1650-60; Latin
    Synonyms: saturate, impregnate
    Antonyms: dehydrate, dry
    "If you've been reading this paper for the last few years, you've learned a lot about corruption and injustice that seems to permeate the area." - http://www.sanduskyregister.com/blog/bob-russ/5495901
     The smell of the fruit cake permeated the entire room.  The scent filled our noses and made our mouths water.  - http://www.leadsusaglobal.com/products/animal-feed-ingredients/milk-permeate/

10. Retribution
    a penalty
    noun
    (re'tre-byoo'shen)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: punishment, comeuppance
    Antonyms: sympathy, pardon
    "Kauai councilman settles lawsuit over political retribution." - http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140404_kauai_councilman_settles_lawsuit_over_political_retribution.html?id=253994251
     In soccer, there is usually a retribution for bad sportsmanship and fouls.  The penalty is usually resolved with a, of course, penalty kick.  - http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/2966/article/fifa-12-how-to-save-a-penalty-kick-tutorial/

Vocab Blog Week of March 31st

1. Analogy
    a comparison
    noun
    (e-nal'e-je)
    1530-40; Latin
    Synonyms: metaphor, parallel
    Antonyms: difference, unlikeliness
    "China angrily denouces Japan for Russia-Crimea analogy" - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/28/us-china-japan-idUSBREA2R0FH20140328
     This picture makes an analogy, a comparison, between the highs and lows of modern gas price to the dips and peaks in the roller coaster ride.  - http://www.quiddlebee.com/stuff/192-analogy.jpg

2. Annihilate
    to wipe out
    verb
    (e-ni'e-lat')
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: demolish, exterminate
    Antonyms: build, construct
    "West Indies annihilate Pakistan to enter semi-finals" - http://www.thatscricket.com/news/2014/04/01/west-indies-annihilate-pakistan-enter-semi-finals-wt20-071221.html
     During World War Two, the United States annihilated whole cities when it dropped the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. - http://vocabmadeeasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/annihilate1.jpeg

3. Criterion
    a standard
    noun
    (kri-ter'e-en)
    1605-15; Greek
    Synonyms: benchmark, norm
    Antonyms: change, conjecture
    "AG nixes army service as criterion for VAT break when buying home" - http://www.haaretz.com/business/.premium-1.582006
     A common criterion for most jobs and college is to have a high school diploma. - http://www.schools.com/imagesvr_ce/7006/college_application_mistakes_1.jpg

4. Emanate
    to come out
    verb
    (em'e-nat')
    1780-90; Latin
    Synonyms: arise, derive
    Antonyms: conceal, hold
    "US resolutions on Sri Lanka emanate from politicized process and mandate: Ambassador Aryasinha" -
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news/47773.html
     In this image, heaven's light is emanating, or coming out, from between the clouds, shining a little light on the dark places in the world.  - http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/NCL1736.jpg

5. Holistic
    concerned with the whole
    adjective
    (ho-lis'tik)
    1900s; American
    Synonyms: comprehensive, universal
    Antonyms: partial, incomplete
    "Mom of boy who died used holistic doctor for son." - http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/03/27/boy-unexplained-death-holistic-doctor/6986787/
     When it comes to pizza, I take a holistic approach to eating it; not by the slice, but as a whole pizza pie! - http://richthediabetic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Pizza.jpg

6. Placebo
    a fake medication
    noun
    (pla-se'bo)
    1175-1225; Middle English
    Synonyms: inactive drug, sugar pill
    Antonyms: elixir, cure
    "Three ways to use the placebo effect to have a better day." - http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/01/health/placebo-effect/
     Often when testing new medical drugs, doctors will give some patients the test drug and others placebo, as a constant variable.  - http://stevebmd.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/placebobottles.jpg

7. Proficient
    highly competent
    adjective
    (pre-fish'ent)
    1580-90; Latin
    Synonyms: adept, capable
    Antonyms: ignorant, immature
    "But learning a foreign language is hard and it takes years to become proficient enough to feel comfortable in a regular conversation" - http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/article_3cbd3940-734c-555c-9b52-ac93226c7603.html
     Dave is highly proficient at playing the guitar; he can sightread any piece laid in front of him and can play at a professional level. - http://web.ornl.gov/info/ornlreview/v38_2_05/images/a04_p04_ryan.jpg

8. Staunch
    faithful
    adjective
    (stonch)
    1375-1425; Late Middle English
    Synonyms: ardent, loyal
    Antonyms: disloyal, weak
    "Hawks buoyed by prospect of staunch home support." - http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/2183207/hawks-buoyed-by-prospect-of-staunch-home-support/?cs=302
     Dogs are considered staunch pets due to their loyalty and faithfulness. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Small_Munsterlander_on_staunch_point2.jpg

9. Subversive
    intended to destroy
    adjective
    (seb-vur'siv)
    1635-45; Latin
    Synonyms: insurgent, incendiary
    Antonyms: loyal, obedient
    "British journalist declared a 'subversive' faces deportation from Kenya." - http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade
     These protesters are boycotting KFC and voicing their dislike for the business through picket signs, subversive to the business.  -  http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Boycott_KFC.jpg

10. Vindicate
    to prove innocent
    verb
    (vin'dic-ket')
    1525-35; Latin
    Synonyms: absolve, defend
    Antonyms: blame, charge    
    "Russia to Consider Repressed Crimean Tartars" Vindication" - http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2534751&Itemid=1
      Often, people will go to court to vindicate themselves for a crime they are being accused of, however they should be prepared to prove themselves innocent with a variety of evidence. -
   http://blog.powerscore.com/Portals/156640/images/lawyer.gif
   

Week of March 24th, 2014

1. Assimilate
    to be absorbed
    verb
    (e-sim'e-lat')
    1570-80; Latin
    Synonyms: comprehend, grasp
    Antonyms: mistake, misunderstand
    "Life after consolidation: How LTC leaders can assimilate." - http://www.mcknights.com/life-after-consolidation-how-ltc-leaders-can-assimilate/article/338094/
      America, called the Melting Pot, is where many people of different cultures and races come and are assimilated into one country to have a better life.  - http://vocabmadeeasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Assimilate.gif
   
2. Belligerent
    quarrelsome
    adjective
    (be-lij'e-rent)
    1570-80; Latin
    Synonyms: combative, hostile
    Antonyms: agreeable, calm
    "Police: Taco Bell Customer in Fremont "Belligerent," Arrested After Fatal Motorcycle Accident." - http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Taco-Bell-Customer-in-Fremont-Acts-Belligerently-Arrested-After-Fatal-Motorcycle-Accident-252227661.html
     Some people might consider the Hulk to be a belligerent character because he causes fights and a great deal of damage.  Hulk.  Smash.  - http://scienceblogs.com/notrocketscience/wp-content/blogs.dir/474/files/2012/04/i-d36377439aa214a1740e15f85c993573-Hulk.jpg

3. Demeanor
    behavior
    noun
    (di-men'er)
    1425-75; late Middle English
    Synonyms: attitude, presence
    Antonyms: nature, temperament
    "Berube's steady demeanor keeps Flyers on task." - http://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nhl/flyers/2014/03/23/berubes-steady-demeanor-keeps-flyers-on-task/6798927/
     Pit bulls are known for having a violent demeanor, but sometimes they can be real softies.  - http://www.hdpaperwall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/American-Pit-Bull-Terrier.jpg

4. Denunciation
    criticism
    noun
    (di-nun'se-a'shen)
    1540-50; Latin
    Synonyms: censure, reprimand
    Antonyms: compliment, praise
    "Denunciation of killing Iraqi journalist, Kurdish Change Movement." - http://en.aswataliraq.info/(S(g1aiw445emzdz1uoch3bktbu))/Default1.aspx?page=article_page&id=155605&l=1
     Police officers often receive harsh denunciation from citizens for being "jerks".  While a small percentage may be jerks, majority of officers are kind and want to help the world become a safer and more honest place.   http://www.truthdig.com/images/eartothegrounduploads/AP111014128487-320.jpg

5. Dissipate
    to scatter
    verb
    (dis'e-pat')
    1525-35; Latin
    Synonyms: fritter away, deplete
    Antonyms: build, hoard
    "US STOCKS-Wall St edges lower as early gains dissipate." - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/21/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0MI1C020140321
     Rain showers were dissipated all over the country, especially scattered in several states along the Atlantic Coast, due to the oncoming tropical storm.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpaWniHIk717M22FK3cc6nTUy7lEAy9Jl8fKAaE6uSHsr92eF1uc-xGSXwygKpwkpCjG7Op85CwTzmN9ubkNAKmyWho93YIcYKHZq6zQerz3DCOSLvIApIpYvPtHOOJw8p_zdqoFqNfDZX/s1600/DSC04890.JPG

6. Indolent
    unwilling to work
    adjective
    (in'de-lent)
    1655-65; Latin
    Synonyms: idle, lax
    Antonyms: active, busy
    "Prior to his arrival, economic policy had drifted under the relatively indolent stewardship of Pranab Mukherjee." - http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2014/03/25/indian-election-five-who-could-be-modis-finance-minister/
     Mark was indolent when it came to his school work.  He'd rather sleep than learn about factoring systems of equations by quadratic formula via synthetic division.  Well, who could blame him? - https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1556430745474932992#editor/target=post;postID=3651378330990127347

7. Inherent
    natural
    adjective
    (in-hir'ent)
    1570-80; Latin
    Synonyms: internal, built-in
    Antonyms: extra, acquired
    "Exhibit displays science inherent in art, plus more." - http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=251677121&id=251677121
    Childbirth and reproduction are natural, inherent forces and systems of the human body to keep its race populated.  But, while it may be natural, it is still pretty gross.  - http://dobriygu.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/inherent-joy2.jpg

8. Nonchalant
    coolly unconcerned
    adjective
    (non'she-lant')
    1725-35; French
    Synonyms: aloof, unconcerned
    Antonyms: biased, caring
    "Robert Hughes was 'nonchalant' when faced with mother's accusation, court told" - http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/robert-hughes-was-nonchalant-when-faced-with-mothers-accusations-court-told-20140225-33fsk.html
     Winnie the Pooh is a famous nonchalant character.  He is unconcerned about everything except honey.  This carefree personality is what keeps him young and adventurous. - http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/247334-disney-s-ready-for-math-with-pooh-windows-screenshot-pooh.jpg

9. Unassuming
    humble
    adjective
    (un'e-soo'ming)
    1720-30; Latin
    Synonyms: meek, modest
    Antonyms: bold, brave
    "Unassuming lefty Hollands could make Phils' staff." - http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/unassuming-lefty-hollands-could-make-phils-staff
     Betty is an unassuming, shy girl who prefers to keep to herself and out of other people's business.  - http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/u/unassuming.jpg

10. Unilateral
    one-sided
    adjective
    (yoon'e-lat'er-el)
    1795-1805; Neo-Latin
    Synonyms: one-sided, independent
    Antonyms: bilateral, multilateral
    "US prepared to place unilateral sanctions on Russian officials, businesses" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-prepared-to-place-unilateral-sanctions-on-russian-officials-businesses/2014/03/04/ffe8f76a-a3bd-11e3-a5fa-55f0c77bf39c_story.html
     Frank made the terrible mistake of making an unilateral decision regarding the new carpet in his home without consulting his wife.  His wife is mad.  Good going Frank.  - http://media.rd.com/rd/images/rdc/books/7-stages-of-marriage/8-marriage-busters/8-marriage-busters-to-give-up-today-08-sl.jpg

Week of March 17th, 2014

1. Decorum

    proper conduct

    noun

    (di-ko'rem)

    1560-70; Latin

    Synonyms: form, dignity

    Antonyms: rudeness, wrong

    "Decorum ordinance proposed in Grantville" - http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140227behave-ordinance-grantville

     This young gentleman is using proper decorum during his meal; what a nice young man! - http://images.pauladeen.com/sized/images/uploads/tablemanners_article-668x419.jpg

2. Espouse

    to speak for

    verb

    (e-spouz')

    1425-75; Late Middle English

    Synonyms: defend, advocate

    Antonyms: reject, disagree

    "Religious beliefs espouse tolerance" - http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/mailbag/religious-beliefs-espouse-tolerance/article_521bac6b-c27e-518c-b9bc-d2d6b9bc242d.html

     Politicians have a difficult job.  They espouse for whole cities, states, and even countries!  Thanks Obama! - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThWYeaJdo0DwvSKUKeEDEIs87N7AEO8HvOEE1SJzvgaaUEQSvy-xsOtE5k-96HHPKdIZFQppxqfyTBf3CAgaF0k1lIzJmZaIjP2aaOzYo3U00SCf-WI_MVbtufMMwMjivBHJjxDOB8aID/s1600/Mormon+prophet+-+Thomas+S.+Monson.png

3. Exhilaration

    liveliness

    noun

    (eg-zil'e-ra'shen)

    1615-25; Late Latin

    Synonyms: stimulation, cheerfulness

    Antonyms: depression, sorrow

    "Cecilia loves the exhilaration of the basketball court" - http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/highlights-lift-players/2196871/
 This picture shows two skydivers experiencing extreme exhilaration as they plummet towards the earth.  Fun.  - http://poojavir.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_5033.jpg

4. Exorbitant

    extremely high

    adjective

    (eg-xor'bi-tent)

    1425-75; Late Middle English

    Synonyms: enormous, pricey

    Antonyms: cheap, mild

    "Queensland couple's exorbitant car hire bill after Porsche impounded" - http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/queensland-couple-saved-from-exorbitant-car-hire-bill-after-porsche-impounded-20140311-34ifz.html
     Ooh! Jeff received a bill from the fanciest restaurant in town and didn't expect the bill to so exorbitant!  Good going Jeff." - http://www.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20110709/286830.gif

5. Extricate

    to untangle

    verb

    (eks'tri-kat)

    1605-15; Latin

    Synonyms: rescue, liberate

    Antonyms: link, unite

    "Priority was to extricate body pinned under bus: Police commander...." - http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/priority-was-extricate-body-and-rescue-those-trapped-bus-police-commander-riot-scene
     Fire fighters are extricating a fearful citizen from their car after they wreck.  Thank you fire fighters.  - http://blogs.dctc.edu/dctc-news/files/2011/04/igh23.jpg

6. Facilitate

    to assist

    verb

    (fe-sil'e-tat')

    1605-15; Latin

    Synonyms: help, ease

    Antonyms: hinder, injure

    "Will Twisted History of Georgian War Facilitate a Repetition?" - http://www.fair.org/blog/2014/03/14/will-twisted-history-of-georgian-war-facilitate-a-repetition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-twisted-history-of-georgian-war-facilitate-a-repetition
     A conductor is very useful to a band.  He facilitates the band by keeping consistent time and cuing players to begin. - http://www.josebaldaia.com/intuinovare/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/facil.jpg

7. Orthodox

    traditional

    adjective

    (or'the-doks)

    1575-85; Late Latin

    Synonyms: approved, canonical

    Antonyms: unconventional, heterodox 

    "How an Orthodox woman got a rare insider glimpse into the Amish" - http://www.haaretz.com/news/features/.premium-1.579692

     Members of orthodox denominations of religions practice more traditional rituals and practices than participate in contemporary worship.  http://www.catholicireland.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/45352030_moscow_ap466.jpg

8. Rejuvenate 

    to give new life to

    verb

    (ri-joo've-nat')

    1800-10; Latin

    Synonyms: regenerate, restore

    Antonyms: damage, destroy

    "Free training in Mablethrope to help rejuvenate business." - http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/free-training-in-mablethorpe-to-help-rejuvenate-business-1-5935384
     Drinking water rejuvenates, or gives new life to, your skin and makes it clearer.  Thanks water! - http://www.electronichealing.org/resources/Image/rejuvenate_drink.gif
    

9. Synchronize

    to coordinate

    verb

    (sing'kre-niz')

    1615-25; Greek

    Synonyms: mesh, harmonize

    Antonyms: discombobulate, disorganized

    "Merced pushes to synchronize traffic lights" - http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=9437059
   These snazzy swimmers are synchronized as they dance in the water together.  They.  Are.  Fabulous.  - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Synchronized_swimming_-_Russian_team.jpg

10. Tenuous

    shaky

    adjective

    (ten'yoo-es)

    1590-1600; Latin

    Synonyms: delicate, flimsy

    Antonyms: certain, definite

    "Can Dallas Stars Maintain Tenuous Play Position Without Kari......." - http://www.defendingbigd.com/2014/3/10/5489666/can-dallas-stars-maintain-tenuous-playoff-position-without-kari
     Bill's grip on the rock was tenuous, shaky, as was his confidence. - http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/t/tenuous.jpg